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Medal - Gold Discovery Centennial
1948 year| Gold plated bronze (Bronze gilt) |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1948 |
| Composition | Gold plated bronze (Bronze gilt) |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#122009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted female, facing l., holds spear in r. hand, while l. hand rests on shield; at lower l., miner with pick; in background, ships sail on bay; bear above all.
Comment
1948 Gold Discovery Centennial Medal, HK-497, R.4, Bronze, gold-plated. The Type One variety, showing a much larger miner and cabin. According to the So-Called Dollars reference, the total issue for both types one and two was limited to 3,000 to 4,000 bronze pieces, 1,000 being 24-kt gold plated. The yellow-gold lustrous surfaces of this Select example exhibit sharply struck design elements.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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